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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,760 and 1,232,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,760 and 1,232,247 is: 2,698,188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,760 : 1,232,247 = 1,232,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,760/1,232,247 = 1,232,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,760x = 1,232,247 × 1,232,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,760x = 1,518,432,669,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,432,669,009/562,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698,188.69

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